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Weather & Climate in Ortiz, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortiz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 95.4 sq mi (247.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6217°N, 67.2905°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Sep 12, 2009 | 27 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M6.4 | 140 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 14 km WNW of Cúa, Venezuela | M5.5 | 71 km | 6 km |
| Apr 27, 2018 | 13 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 66 km W of Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 25 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.5 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2009 | 38 km NNE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.4 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 28, 2019 | 1 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.4 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 15 km ENE of Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | M4.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 16 km N of Caraballeda, Venezuela | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2018 | 14 km NW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2019 | 9 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M4.1 | 102 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 8 km NNE of Guatire, Venezuela | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2009 | 10 km E of Las Tejerías, Venezuela | M4.0 | 73 km | 4 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 20 km N of El Limón, Venezuela | M4.0 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Mar 25, 2012 | 6 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Apr 16, 2019 | 7 km WNW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 5 km N of Tacarigua, Venezuela | M3.4 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Guacara, Venezuela | M3.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1993 | 47 km SE of Calabozo, Venezuela | M3.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1967 | CARACAS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 300 | 104 km |
| 1906 | CARACAS | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in |
Ortiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.4").